GRE Word List

VISCID

having an adhesive quality : sticky

The meaning of the word viscid is having an adhesive quality : sticky.

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defectionconscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion
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spanglea small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing
wallowto roll oneself about in a lazy, relaxed, or ungainly manner
atoneto make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome
rabiesan acute virus disease of the nervous system of mammals that is caused by a rhabdovirus (species Rabies virus of the genus Lyssavirus) usually transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal and that is characterized typically by increased salivation, abnormal behavior, and eventual paralysis and death when untreated
comelypleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
seemlygood-looking
dissensiondisagreement